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Sylvatica purpurea Riversii (River’s Purple¬ 
leaved Beech). A variety of compact, symmetrical, 
spreading growth, forming in time a dense tree with py 
bright crimson foliage early in the spring, changing bli 
to dark purple in the summer. The finest of all purple- in , 
leaved trees. 4 to 5 ft., $5 each, $45 for 10; 5 to 6 ft., 
$7 each, $65 for 10. 
Sylvatica rosea-marginata. An unusual, 
attractive variety, having smallish green leaves, 
brightly bordered with pink; distinct and rare. 
3 to 5 ft., $4 each, $35 for 10; 43^-ft. standards, 
full, $6 each. 
Sylvatica versicolor. An attractive variegated 
variety. 4 to 5 ft., $3.75 each, $30 for 10. 
Fraxinus 
AMERICANA (White Ash). One of our hand¬ 
somest, broad-headed trees for street or lawn; a 
beautiful golden yellow hue in autumn. 10 to 12 ft., 
$2.25 each, $20 for 10. 
Ginkgo 
Liriodendron 
TULIPIFERA (Tulip Tree). A handsome, tall, 
/ramidal tree, with clean gray trunk; leaves large, 
lunt-ended, and attractive; yellow terminal flowers 
in June; an excellent tree for all purposes. 6 to 8 ft. 
$1.75 each, $15 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., $3 each, $25 for id! 
Magnolia 
The Magnolias all make beautiful specimens, 
showing to fine advantage on the lawn or border and 
forming a beautiful contrast which may be height¬ 
ened by planting them against a background of ever¬ 
greens. When in bloom in early spring, they produce 
a grand effect and fill the atmosphere with their rich 
perfume. They should always be planted in the spring 
—never in the fall. I send them out with large balls 
of earth tied in burlap. 
ACUMINATA (Cucumber Tree). A pyramidal- 
growing tree; large leaves; greenish white flowers, 
followed by rose-colored fruits. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 each. 
$12.50 for 10. 
BILOBA (.Salisburia adiantifolia). Maidenhair 
Tree. An unusually attractive and unique tree, 
slender in youth, taking on a spreading habit with 
age; will live a thousand years, and is suitable for 
street, lawn, or memorial plantings. 6 to 10 ft., 
$3 each; 10 to 12 ft., $4 each. 
Gymnocladus (Kentucky Coffee Tree) 
CANADENSIS. A native, upright-growing tree 
with rough bark and of medium size, forming a large, 
irregular effect.. Its ascending branches, coarse twigs, 
and long pods give it a peculiarly sturdy aspect. Fine 
feathery foliage of a bluish green color. 6 to 8 ft., 
$1.75 each, $15 for 10. 
Koelreuteria (Varnish Tree) 
PANICULATA. A small, round-headed, hardy 
tree from China, valuable for its brilliant golden blos¬ 
soms produced in July. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25 each, 
$10 for 10. 
Larix 
EUROP7EA (European Larch). Horizontal 
branches; leaves delicate green, turning to a warm 
yellow in autumn. 4 to 5 ft., $2 each, $18 for 10. 
KAEMPFERI (Japan Larch). A tree with hori¬ 
zontal branches, forming a pyramidal head; foliage 
light green when young, changing to golden yellow in 
fall. 5 to 7 ft., $3.25 each, $30 for 10. 
Liquidambar 
STYRACIFLUA (Sweet Gum). One of the best 
specimen trees, or for groups or street planting; 
attractive corky bark; star-shaped leaves, glossy 
green in summer, a brilliant scarlet in autumn. 
4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10; 6 to 8 ft., $3 each, 
$25 for 10; 8 to 10 ft., $5.50 each, $50 for 10. 
CONSPICUA (M. Yulan). Scarce. A slow -grow¬ 
ing species which in time becomes a large tree with 
spreading branches, bearing large, sweetly scented 
flowers, about 6 inches across. 3 to 4 ft., $6.50 each, 
$60 for 10. 
CORDATA. It forms a large, pyramidal tree, 
with large leaves and canary-yellow flowers. 3 to 
4 ft., $5 each, $47.50 for 10. 
GLAUCA (Sweet, Swamp, or White Bay). A very 
desirable shrub with handsome, glossy foliage, and 
very sweetly scented, creamy white flowers, which 
remain in bloom a long time; thrives in a moist 
ground. 3 to \]/ 2 ft., $4 each, $37.50 for 10. 
LENNEI. Deep purple. A very handsome variety 
with immense, waxy flowers. 3 to 4 ft., $5 each, 
$40 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $7 each, $60 for 10. 
PARVIFLORA. A fine species from Japan, form¬ 
ing a small tree with cup-shaped, fragrant, white 
flowers, and conspicuous crimson stamens. 3 to 4 ft., 
$5 each, $40 for 10. 
SALICIFOLIA. A small, slender tree, with nar¬ 
row leaves and white flowers 5 inches across. 2 to 
3V 2 ft., $4 each, $35 for 10. 
SOULANGEANA. Flowers 5 to 6 inches in diam¬ 
eter; white, flushed rose on the outside. 3 to 3}^ ft., 
$5 each, $40 for 10; 3M to 5M ft., $7.50 each, 
$70 for 10. 
Soulangeana alba superba. Large, pure white 
flowers. 3 to 3H ft., $5 each, $40 for 10. 
Soulangeana Alexandrina. One of the earliest 
forms; outside of the flowers white, shading to deep 
purple at the base, inside white. 4 to 5 ft., $7 each, 
$65 for 10. 
Soulangeana nigra. A dwarf, slow-growing va¬ 
riety, with very dark maroon-purple flowers. 3 to 
3Y 2 ft., $5 each, $45 for 10. 
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